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SCs, Muslims both live in highly segregated neighbourhoods with poorer public services: International Study

The international working paper found that government services – like secondary schools, clinics and hospitals, electricity, water and sewerage – were all “systematically worse” in marginalised neighbourhoods

Shaheen Bagh demolition drive halted

Party leaders, citizens and MLAs asserted that there are no illegal structures in the area

Patiala violence: Expelled Shiv Sena leader arrested

Expelled Shiv Sena leader Harish Singla was arrested by Punjab Police, hours after violent clashes during a, illegal ‘anti-Khalistan march’ led by him

Srinagar: Why has the government stopped Friday namaz in Jamia Masjid?

J&K Lieutenant Governor (L-G) administration has denied permission for the traditional congregational prayers on the last Friday before Eid at the historic Jamia Masjid

Assam: Committee proposes selective census, IDs for Assamese Muslims

The proposal is controversial as it seeks to distinguish between Assamese speaking Muslims and Bengali speaking Muslims

Why Salman Nadwi’s Lamentation Puts a Negative Spotlight on Islam

He argues that India was gift given to Muslims by God to spread the light of Islam which they have squandered by behaving like the Hindu polytheists

Karnataka: Hindu Janajagruti focuses on ‘Bible in classrooms’, after hijab controversy

Bengaluru’s Clarence High School reportedly took an undertaking from parents that they would not object to students carrying Bibles to school

Mathura: Krishna Janmabhoomi temple mutes loudspeaker

Back in 2018 too, the Uttar Pradesh government had banned “unauthorised use of loudspeakers and public address systems at religious and public places”

UP priest booked for playing Hanuman Chalisa outside mosque

The priest from Jalaun, UP responded to MNS Chief Raj Thackeray’s call for playing Hanuman Chalisa outside masjids

Evolution of Bulldozer Injustice

Different political regimes have used bulldozers to crush the homes and hopes of the voiceless and the marginalized

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Making Waves: After inspiring swathes of peacemakers all over India, ‘Mohammed’ Deepak and his friend will launch a nationwide ‘Insaniyat Jodo Yatra’ to fight hatred

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SCs, Muslims both live in highly segregated neighbourhoods with poorer public services: International Study

The international working paper found that government services – like secondary schools, clinics and hospitals, electricity, water and sewerage – were all “systematically worse” in marginalised neighbourhoods

Ensure transparency and inclusion in the 2027 Census: CCG

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CJP 2025: a constitutional vanguard against hate and coercion during elections

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